South Chicago Terminal.
Where Lake Michigan meets the inland rivers. Ship, barge, rail and truck at one terminal.
On the Calumet River, a short run from the lake, South Chicago moves cargo between Great Lakes ships, river barges, railcars and trucks. It's our most complete location, and every Middle River service is offered here.
Prefer to talk it through? Call dispatch, 24/7: 866.274.6302
Arrive one way. Leave another.
South Chicago is the only Middle River terminal that handles ships, barges, railcars and trucks. Cargo can come off a lake freighter and leave by barge for the Illinois River, or arrive by rail and head out across the Great Lakes, with storage in between.
Deep Water Port with loading and unloading for Great Lakes vessels, just downriver from Lake Michigan.
Loading and unloading at the dock, plus fleeting and towing on site.
Railcar loading and unloading on site.
Truck loading and unloading, close to the south side's industrial corridor.
Cargo, barges and vessels, all at one dock.
For shippers
Move material between lake, river, rail and road, and store it on our dock while it waits for the next leg.
For barge owners & operators
Fleet, clean, repair, prep and move barges at the gateway to the lake.
The lake on one side. The river system on the other.
South Chicago sits at mile 328.7 on the Calumet River, the working link between Lake Michigan and the Illinois Waterway. From here, cargo can head out across the Great Lakes or down through the Cal-Sag and on to the Illinois River.
Our towboats work both the river and the lake, so barges can move on from here without changing hands.
Every service we offer, at this dock.
Ship loading & unloading
Great Lakes vessels load and unload right at our dock. Material can go straight from ship to barge, rail or truck, or into storage until it's needed.
Cargo handling
Barge services
Towing
Moves up the Calumet River, through the Cal-Sag and across our Chicago-area network, with boats that also work Lake Michigan.
By lake, river, rail or road.
South Chicago questions.
Where is South Chicago Terminal?
11701 South Torrence Avenue in Chicago, on the Calumet River at mile 328.7, right descending bank, a short run from Lake Michigan.
Can you load and unload Great Lakes ships?
Yes. South Chicago handles vessel loading and unloading, and cargo can move straight to barge, rail, truck or storage.
Does South Chicago have rail access?
Yes, all Class 1 served by the CRL. Railcar loading and unloading is also available on site.
How is South Chicago different from 98th Street?
South Chicago is our full-service terminal. 98th Street, a couple of miles closer to the lake on the Calumet River, is focused on barge cleaning, repair and dry dock services.
How do I schedule service at South Chicago?
Call dispatch, 24/7, at 866.274.6302, or send us the details through our contact page.
